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Novel Robot May Help Improve Social Behaviors for Children with ASD

Robots and humans socialize frequently in pop fiction — think of Wall-E and Star Trek: The Next Generation. Now, a UT Dallas researcher is giving the fantasy of robotic friends a practical edge with a robot that teaches social skills to children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD).

28 Apr 2014

First Single-Site Robotic Hysterectomy Performed in Los Angeles

In another advanced step for the gynecological field and minimally invasive surgery, Drs. David Ghozland and Marc Winter, performed the first single-site robotic hysterectomy in Los Angeles on Wednesday, April 23rd.

26 Apr 2014

Intuitive Surgical Receives FDA Clearance for da Vinci Sp Robotic Surgical System

Intuitive Surgical, Inc., the global leader in robotic-assisted minimally invasive surgery, today announced it has received FDA 510(k) clearance for the da Vinci Sp Surgical System, which is designed to expand the Company's single-incision product offering.

From Intuitive Surgical, Inc. 23 Apr 2014

New Research Report on Global Rehabilitation Robots Market

Global Information Inc. announces the addition of a new market research report "Rehabilitation Robots, Active Prostheses, and Exoskeletons: Market Shares, Strategies, and Forecasts, Worldwide, 2014 to 2020" at GIIResearch.com

21 Apr 2014

Texas Institute for Robotic Surgery Offers Treatment with da Vinci Xi Surgical System

On Wednesday, April 16, the Texas Institute for Robotic Surgery at St. David's North Austin Medical Center will become the first facility in the world to bring the benefits of the new da Vinci Xi Surgical System to patients.

17 Apr 2014

In-Depth Analysis Report on Global Service Robotics Market

Research and Markets has announced the addition of the "Global Service Robotics Market Report" report to their offering.

16 Apr 2014

Rady Children's Hospital-San Diego Introduces New Telemedicine Robots

Doctors at Rady Children’s today introduced new telemedicine robots that put advanced video teleconferencing technology on wheels, allowing physicians to evaluate patients quickly and from anywhere.

15 Apr 2014

Kessler Foundation Purchases Second Robotic Exoskeleton from Ekso Bionics

Ekso Bionics Holdings, Inc., a robotic exoskeleton company, announced today that Kessler Foundation, a global leader in rehabilitation research, has purchased a second exoskeleton, the Ekso GT, to be used in a new study examining the effectiveness of wearable robots for neuro-rehabilitation and gait training.

From Ekso Bionics 11 Apr 2014

ARTAS Hair Studio and Robotic System to be Presented During Platinum Orlando Live Surgery Workshop

Restoration Robotics, Inc., the global leader in robotic hair transplantation, will have Craig Ziering, DO, present ARTAS Hair Studio™ and the ARTAS® Robotic System during the Platinum Orlando Live Surgery Workshop taking place April 9 through 12 in Orlando, FL.

10 Apr 2014

OMNIlife Science to Accelerate Commercialization of OMNInav Robotics and Navigation Platform with Deerfield’s Investment

Deerfield Management Company announced today that it has entered into a financing agreement with OMNIlife science, Inc. to invest $27.5mm. The purpose of the funding is to strengthen the Company’s balance sheet, to finance the expansion of its total hip and knee replacement product line and to accelerate the commercialization of its proprietary Robotics and Navigation platform, called OMNInav™.

10 Apr 2014